The 15-Minute Organizer

by Emilie Barnes

Bestselling author and time-management expert Emilie Barnes gives women the basic strategies they need to survive in today's busy world. Realistic and practical, each chapter offers proven methods for taking the stress out of meal planning, housekeeping, finances, holiday shopping, and more. In just 15 minutes a day, readers will discover how to-- Now with an updated cover, the 15-Minute Organizer (over 220,000 copies sold) contains more than 75 time-saving strategies on topics that include goal setting, involving children in chores, grocery shopping, and record-keeping. Women will discover they can get ahead and stay ahead.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

Emilie Barnes was the bestselling author of more than 80 books, including 101 Ways to Clean Out the Clutter, Five Minutes in the Bible for Women, and 15 Minutes Alone with God. Sales of her books have surpassed 6 million copies worldwide. She and her husband, Bob, founded the More Hours in My Day time-management seminars.

Emilie’s heart was always to help others in practical ways as they managed their busy homes and lives, but even more, her beautiful spirit made a connection with readers that was both lovely and timeless. Her words remain as inspiring today as when they were first published.

Reviews

[Aisha · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was probably a compilation of her newsletters perhaps. Many of the tips are outdated or those interested in organization already know. Tons of paper tips but since we are mostly paperless, no longer applies.
But tips on every little thing about a house and life, so I still grabbed a few tips.
BEST PART of this book? The beginning sections on procrastination, not being lazy and just doing it! So many people who live in chaos could be freed up if they just focused and got it done and then purposes not to live in chaos any longer with simple system. (Everything has a home, etc.)

[Linda · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was written in 1990. Considering that, there are parts that are useful and parts that are humorous since it is almost 30 years old. I'm not sure when I bought it, but I picked it off my shelf to just get it read. I'm sure there are more up-to-date books that you could purchase if you were really looking to organize yourself. Actually just go to www.flylady.net and pull yourself out of CHAOS with her systems.

[Dana · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found this to be a book in which a naturally organized person creates a lot of systems to "save" the naturally disorganized. The author has a few good tips, but otherwise offers chapter after chapter of simliar advice without accounting for different personalities.

Naturally organized folks are not likely to reach for this book. Readers looking for an organization book are more likely to identify with Carol Barnier's book: "If I'm Diapering the Watermelon, Then Where'd I Leave The Baby--Help for The Highly Distractable Mom." Barnier recognizes the strengths of this person, and offers tips that help her own distractable personality keep order.

[Netta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still bust this book out motive myself to use my time wisely!

[Lizzi Crystal · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book offers some great practical advice on maintaining an orderly household. I'll be coming back to it, especially as my household grows.

[Perkimom · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nauseating.

[Michele · Rating 2 out of 5]

A little too god oriented for my tastes. Needless to say I skipped the chapter entitled "Organizing Your Prayer Time".